Briarvs Katarina
Briar vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Briar wins with a 76.9% win rate (+53.8%) over Katarina based on 13 games. Briar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Briar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Briar vs Katarina matchup.
Briar Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Briar performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.
Katarina(76.9%)Who Wins the Briar vs Katarina Matchup?
Briar vs Katarina Matchup Summary
The Briar vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Briar wins with a 76.9% win rate compared to Katarina's 23.1%, giving Briar a 53.8 percentage point advantage. Briar dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Katarina players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Briar leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Briar players can confidently pick into Katarina and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Katarina away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Briar vs Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown
Briar is favored during the laning phase against Katarina, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Briar holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Briar Build Against Katarina
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Briar needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Briar against Katarina are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Briar an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Katarina. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Briar vs Katarina matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Briar60.0%Katarina40.0%Briar87.5%Katarina12.5%Briar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Katarina. This lopsided early game means Briar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Briar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 87.5% win rate — 75.0 points above Katarina. Extended games heavily favor Briar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Briar holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Katarina players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Briar Runes Against Katarina
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Briar to press their advantage against Katarina, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Briar matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Briar's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Briar build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.42% | 227 | 1.1 | 811 | 12,608 | 46.5% | 58.6% | |
| 56.32% | 174 | 1.0 | 905 | 14,014 | 55.8% | 56.7% | |
| 53.85% | 169 | 1.1 | 841 | 13,248 | 49.3% | 57.0% | |
| 50.60% | 168 | 1.0 | 747 | 13,251 | 49.3% | 51.6% | |
| 52.73% | 165 | 1.0 | 786 | 13,567 | 57.5% | 48.9% | |
| 52.73% | 165 | 1.1 | 851 | 13,462 | 48.4% | 55.5% | |
| 49.02% | 153 | 1.1 | 814 | 13,270 | 53.4% | 45.0% | |
| 50.79% | 126 | 1.1 | 891 | 13,353 | 55.2% | 47.1% | |
| 53.04% | 115 | 1.1 | 774 | 13,010 | 53.9% | 52.4% | |
| 42.99% | 107 | 1.0 | 785 | 13,060 | 45.5% | 41.3% | |
| 52.58% | 97 | 1.3 | 845 | 12,459 | 47.1% | 58.7% | |
| 52.13% | 94 | 1.0 | 839 | 12,601 | 55.0% | 50.0% | |
| 52.81% | 89 | 1.3 | 798 | 13,581 | 56.3% | 50.9% | |
| 54.55% | 88 | 1.2 | 852 | 13,555 | 50.0% | 57.4% | |
| 59.49% | 79 | 1.1 | 809 | 13,646 | 60.0% | 59.1% | |
| 50.65% | 77 | 1.0 | 877 | 13,692 | 51.9% | 50.0% | |
| 58.44% | 77 | 1.0 | 812 | 14,136 | 59.3% | 58.0% | |
| 58.67% | 75 | 0.9 | 807 | 11,902 | 55.6% | 63.3% | |
| 51.35% | 74 | 1.0 | 758 | 13,226 | 48.6% | 54.0% | |
| 60.29% | 68 | 1.2 | 840 | 14,006 | 50.0% | 69.4% | |
| 64.18% | 67 | 0.9 | 847 | 13,649 | 78.1% | 51.4% | |
| 46.03% | 63 | 1.1 | 807 | 13,480 | 50.0% | 41.9% | |
| 54.10% | 61 | 1.2 | 847 | 13,950 | 75.0% | 36.4% | |
| 62.30% | 61 | 1.1 | 784 | 13,313 | 71.0% | 53.3% | |
| 61.40% | 57 | 1.1 | 841 | 13,989 | 60.0% | 62.2% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 1.5 | 788 | 12,375 | 52.2% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 50 | 1.6 | 762 | 13,702 | 52.4% | 48.3% | |
| 50.00% | 48 | 1.8 | 766 | 13,351 | 56.3% | 46.9% | |
| 41.67% | 48 | 1.1 | 832 | 13,750 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 60.00% | 45 | 1.1 | 821 | 14,202 | 55.6% | 63.0% | |
| 48.84% | 43 | 1.3 | 739 | 12,617 | 40.0% | 56.5% | |
| 60.47% | 43 | 1.1 | 777 | 14,235 | 70.6% | 53.9% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 1.4 | 822 | 13,485 | 33.3% | 68.2% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 1.1 | 923 | 14,019 | 43.8% | 53.9% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 1.4 | 1,078 | 12,943 | 44.4% | 60.9% | |
| 53.85% | 39 | 1.1 | 648 | 13,210 | 64.7% | 45.5% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 1.1 | 892 | 14,031 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 1.6 | 907 | 14,001 | 42.9% | 40.9% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 0.9 | 790 | 13,130 | 23.5% | 61.1% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 2.3 | 878 | 12,875 | 61.5% | 63.2% | |
| 64.52% | 31 | 1.1 | 867 | 12,930 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 30 | 1.3 | 883 | 13,542 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 1.1 | 907 | 13,392 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 1.1 | 852 | 13,929 | 62.5% | 52.6% | |
| 59.26% | 27 | 2.1 | 910 | 12,756 | 66.7% | 53.3% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 1.9 | 856 | 13,054 | 23.1% | 61.5% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 1.3 | 955 | 15,093 | 70.0% | 46.7% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 2.3 | 943 | 14,347 | 62.5% | 41.2% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 2.0 | 809 | 11,343 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 2.3 | 841 | 13,055 | 22.2% | 53.9% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.6 | 1,108 | 13,149 | 37.5% | 46.1% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 2.1 | 794 | 12,698 | 71.4% | 28.6% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.4 | 930 | 13,630 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 1.7 | 751 | 13,478 | 42.9% | 76.9% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 1.4 | 861 | 12,658 | 55.6% | 36.4% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 2.0 | 815 | 10,998 | 30.0% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 1.0 | 709 | 13,045 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 16 | 1.4 | 837 | 13,241 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 0.8 | 848 | 12,798 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 5.1 | 769 | 10,340 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 3.7 | 899 | 12,909 | 80.0% | 62.5% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 5.7 | 1,101 | 13,695 | 60.0% | 87.5% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 1.5 | 840 | 11,916 | 62.5% | 20.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 4.9 | 1,165 | 17,180 | 100.0% | 70.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 1.9 | 1,147 | 16,494 | 0.0% | 45.5% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 1.6 | 866 | 14,035 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 1.1 | 643 | 11,564 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 2.5 | 824 | 14,630 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 1,182 | 16,889 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 924 | 11,132 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 987 | 13,799 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.7 | 920 | 13,071 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 3.6 | 1,002 | 15,743 | 100.0% | 77.8% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 3.9 | 795 | 11,587 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 4.4 | 832 | 11,036 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 3.3 | 856 | 12,603 | 40.0% | 25.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 4.6 | 882 | 12,645 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.9 | 802 | 11,756 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 2.8 | 1,114 | 15,706 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 4.0 | 1,052 | 10,712 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.0 | 880 | 11,607 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 1,027 | 14,681 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.3 | 705 | 13,462 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 3.9 | 1,175 | 15,912 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.6 | 1,094 | 21,262 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 3.2 | 924 | 13,078 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.2 | 584 | 10,898 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.9 | 754 | 9,978 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 1,152 | 14,023 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 4.9 | 1,264 | 15,433 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.7 | 737 | 10,440 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,132 | 14,517 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.2 | 655 | 10,320 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.2 | 1,137 | 15,099 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 783 | 12,919 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.4 | 661 | 8,977 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 1.6 | 760 | 13,537 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 3.4 | 774 | 11,458 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 4.8 | 1,490 | 16,652 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 3.9 | 843 | 12,752 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 4.3 | 969 | 12,974 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 4.9 | 778 | 11,108 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 4.9 | 746 | 8,932 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,122 | 15,270 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 975 | 9,659 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 801 | 13,146 | 75.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 903 | 11,927 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 822 | 12,457 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,125 | 14,233 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 3.7 | 832 | 11,572 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.3 | 645 | 12,253 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Briar vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Briar do against Katarina in League of Legends?
Briar wins the Briar vs Katarina matchup with a 76.9% win rate compared to Katarina's 23.1%, a 53.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Briar do against Katarina in the early game?
In the early game, Briar has the advantage against Katarina with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Briar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Briar do against Katarina in the late game?
In the late game, Briar takes over the Briar vs Katarina matchup with a 87.5% win rate compared to 12.5%. Briar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Briar vs Katarina matchup?
Briar wins the matchup against Katarina with a 76.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 53.8 percentage point advantage means Briar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Briar build against Katarina?
The best Briar build against Katarina includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Infinity Edge with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Briar runes against Katarina?
The best Briar runes against Katarina use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Briar vs Katarina matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Briar counter Katarina?
Yes, Briar has a favorable matchup against Katarina with a 76.9% win rate. Briar strongly counters Katarina in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.
How do I play Briar against Katarina?
When playing Briar against Katarina, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.